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Markets & Financial Institutions

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Fr 8a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Wheatley W01-0042 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
Fr 8a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Location
Wheatley W01-0042
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

Examines the role of financial markets and institutions in the economy. The course focuses on the working of various financial markets and how financial institutions and other users interact with financial markets. Topics include interest rates; term structure of interest rates; money and capital markets; innovations in capital markets; credit risk and asset and liability management; international financial markets; currency fluctuations; and management of currency risk.

Prerequisites

AF 301, a minimum of 60 credits, MGT majors only

This course is closed for registration.

Course Details